Patient Sitter Non Certified - Sitter Pool

Christus Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Christus Health in Longview, TX is seeking a Patient Sitter for PRN, per diem work to monitor assigned patients and assist with basic care under licensed supervision.

The role focuses on safety, continuous observation, and timely communication with the care team. Required are a High School Diploma and BLS certification; responsibilities include reporting patient status and ensuring a safe environment at all times.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide sitter services for patients with 1:1 staffing orders.
• Monitor patient to keep them in a safe environment at all times.
• Report to nurse or charge nurse for unsafe patient behavior or events.
• Under supervision of licensed staff, assist with direct patient care as needed.
• Maintain visual contact with high-risk or suicidal patients as required.
• Communicate patient condition and care plan at shift start and end.
• accompany patient during procedures and limit movement outside assigned areas.

Skills

Observation

Patient safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Summary

Responsible for monitoring assigned patients within the hospital. May assist with meals and alerting staff to patients' needs.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a licensed professional, provides sitter services for the patient who has an order for 1:1 staffing.
• The individual in the position watches over the patient and ensures that they are in a safe environment at all times.
• The Patient Sitter will report to the nurse or charge nurse should the patient try to get out of bed, pull on their tubes, or display other behavior that may cause harm to themselves or others.
• The Patient Sitter position may provide assistance with direct patient care under the direction of a licensed professional.
• Suicide and high risk patients may not be left unattended at any time. The Patient Sitter must have the ability to maintain visual contact with the patient at all times including toileting. Other duties include assisting in patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional to include turning, feeding, bathing and bathroom needs.
• The Patient Sitter must have the ability to maintain appropriate precautions for suicidal patients as indicated in the Suicidal Patient Policy.
• In addition, the Patient Sitter must communicate with the patient care team to include Patient Sitter, Nurse Assistant or Registered Nurse by getting report regarding patient's condition and plan of care before beginning of shift and providing report before leaving assigned patient.
• The Patient Sitter must accompany the patient while off the floor for procedures and may not take the patient to smoke, to the cafeteria or gift shop.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• BLS

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed